This site features current writing opportunities for authors of all genres, with a preference for Christian publications. The submission opportunities featured on this blog site have been collected by Sally Clark. The source of the information is listed at the bottom of each post. Please check these websites for additional writing articles and information on submissions in other genres.

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General description: This anecdote should convey the events and emotions of the best date you've experienced in your marriage. What did you do? How did it make you feel? Why was this date better than any others?

Critical: The point of the anecdote is to inspire other couples with a new date idea. Dates that are too situational — or ...

The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction is presently open for submissions. Stories may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. Winner receives $1,000, a bronze medallion, and publication in The Lascaux Review. The winner and all finalists will be published in The 2019 Lascaux Prize Anthology.

Two copies of the anthology will be supplied to every writer appearing in it. Entry fee is $10. W...

MILITARY KIDS’ LIFE, a nonfiction magazine for 6-to 14-year-olds, publishes four times a year. The MILITARY KIDS’ LIFE tagline is: Find Your Adventure. Our mission is to entertain military kids with exciting and relatable stories that help them see the bright side of their military lives.

Our magazine focuses on the positives of being a part of a military family; however, we realize th...

Are angels always around us? Sometimes mysterious good things happen to us, things that we cannot explain. They cause wonder and astonishment. How do these miraculous events occur? Who or what made them happen? Was it an amazing coincidence, a kind stranger who came and went so quickly that we’re startled, the answer to a prayer? Are these kind people celestial or otherworldly? Are there angels at work? Wh...

Though many writers have helped to shape the history of flash fiction, Ernest Hemingway’s first short-story collection, In Our Time, easily makes him one of the form’s primary pioneers. For this reason, Fiction Southeast has chosen to honor his accomplishments through the Ernest Hemingway Flash Fiction Prize. Each year, a participating judge will select a winner (and three runners-u...

Issue fifteen of Workers Write! will be More Tales from the Classroom. That's right, we're going back to school. How has teaching changed in the last decade? Tell us through story and poetry.

More Tales from the Classroom will contain stories and poems from educational settings. We're looking for fiction about teachers, counselors, admins, school librarians, principals, janitors - anyone who works...

Miracles do happen each and every day. Everyone has experienced events in their lives that cause wonder and astonishment and give them hope for a better future. Why did these things happen? Is there an explanation? Or did these things seem to happen for no reason at all?

We are looking for true stories of no more than 1,200 words for this multi-faith book that will awe you with examples of amazing events a...

Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories of 1,200 words on any topic, we are especially interested in stories that show how a teen girl doesn't feel the same about Thanksgiving or Christmas, perhaps how she fo...

Topic: What is one way that your family navigates boy-girl attraction for your children, especially between teens. "Hacks & Facts" articles are not the place to showcase your voice as a writer. Also, lectures aren't encouraged. Instead concentrate on the hands-on-practical parenting tip that others can apply once they've read it. The point is the tip.

The California State Poetry Society offers monthly poetry contests. This contest is open to all poets, whether or not they are members of the CSPS. Reading fees are $1.50 per poem with a $3.00 minimum for members and $3.00 per poem with a $6.00 minimum for non-members. Entries must be submitted through the website or postmarked during the month of the contest in which they are ent...

So, you’re a certain age now, and you’re ready for what’s next. You might be enjoying an empty nest, or starting a second career, or winding down a first one. You might be downsizing, or traveling, or caring for elderly parents.

You might be going on the adventure of a lifetime or taking long walks in the woods. The one thing you know for sure is that you’re not ready to stop living! You feel ...

Literary journal based in Austin, Texas, publishes poetry along with photographs, book reviews, and essays.

Submission deadline for Spring/Summer 2019 issue is December 15, 2018.

Please submit a maximum of four outwardly directed poems that exhibit social, political, geographical, historical or spiritual awareness. We are open to traditional and experimental forms. Payment is one copy.

On the Kid’s Imagination Train, children can take the journey of reading in a brand new way. KIT offers book reviews, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for kids ages 5-12. It’s uniquie in that it engages children by providing them the opportunity to illustrate their favorite features and to have heir pictures published online. We invite you to read, to learn, and to draw!

WHO – Contest is open to all poets worldwide, however, submissions must be in the English language and fees in U.S. funds. Prizes will be awarded in U.S. currency.

WHAT – Poems, published or unpublished. Any subject, any form, 40 lines or less (including title and line breaks. All poems must be original work of entrant. No pornography, racial or sexual slurs, or language considered obscene by average broad-minded...

We are excited to once again be teaming up with Dean Karnazes, the Ultramarathoner, on another special and exciting book about running. It is well known that running conditions the body, but it is also great for conditioning the mind, the soul, and the spirit. The title of this new book on running has two meanings: running is good for your health and you can run to do good for someone else by running to raise awareness of ...

The Bible Advocate is one of the oldest religious magazines in America, founded in 1863. Now has been online since late 1996. Both are published by the Bible Advocate Press, the publishing agency of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day). The BA seeks to encourage the church to live by every word of God and to fully equip believers in Christ in every good work through Holy...

Girls’ World is a true introductory celebrity lifestyle magazine for girls 7-11. The positive, energetic tone of the magazine, with its unique mix of lifestyle content and popular celebrities, appeals to girls and their parents alike, making the magazine a winning choice on newsstands.

Topic: We are looking for an article on the topic of why grandparents shouldn't compete with their grandchildren's other set of grandparents. This article should cover how grandparents should handle the relationship with the other grandparent in connection with their grandkids, the in-law and the other grandparents. We are not looking for an article about grandparents who kne...

Welcome to the VIA Metropolitan Transit 10th Annual Poetry on the Move Contest portal. VIA is calling for poetry submissions through Monday, December 3, 2018.

Winning poems will be illustrated by local artists and published in the BiblioTech digital library and displayed on VIA buses during National Poetry Month in April 2019. All winning poets will be notified by VIA and invited to an event to recognize the winnin...

Remnant Publications is soliciting nonfiction stories for a new children’s book. Storytime Adventures is an outreach book that will be sold door to door by literature evangelists. The goal is to show young readers (ages 8-12) how trusting in God and following His ways will help them through whatever challenges they may face.

Authors will receive 2 free copies of the book as an honorarium. This is a great opportunity f...

Readers Write column asks readers to address subjects on which they're the only authorities. Topics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. Writing style isn't as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity.

We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. Feel free to submit your work under "Name Withheld" if it allows you to be more honest, but be s...

Parabola is a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life.

Topic: What is one thing you should never say to your adult children? This article should start with an anecdote and then give what you shouldn't say to adult children. Then with each point made (beneath each subhead), offer an example that is backed up with lines from an expert interview (not quotes from published books), an insightful point or an interesting fact.

The War Cry, now in its 137th year, represents the Salvation Army’s mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. It looks to bring people to Christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of Salvation Army programs, ministries and doctrines. Readership consists of those in and involved with The Salvation Army as well as the gen...

We are accepting both poetry and creative non-fiction relevant to military life and military families. All royalties will go to benefit Semper K9 and the important work they do.

Works must be by current or former service members or their immediate family and be about some aspect of their service or its aftermath. Poetry submissions must be no longer than 40 lines. Creative Non-Fiction sub...

St. Louis Writers Guild Annual Short Story Contest opens for submissions every October, the deadline is in December, and prizes are awarded in January. Historically, entries have come from all across the nation and Canada. Stories are blind-judged by an expert in the fields of writing and literature.

Writers do not need to be members of the Guild in order to participate in this contest.

Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories of around 1,000 words on any topic, we are especially interested in stories about how a teen girl learned to stop believing one lie about herself, her family, her faith or her world. (Only short fiction is acc...

WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season if you are serious about ...

General description: This anecdote should convey the events and emotions of the best date you've experienced in your marriage. What did you do? How did it make you feel? Why was this date better than any others?

Critical: The point of the anecdote is to inspire other couples with a new date idea. Dates that are too situational — or ...

The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction is presently open for submissions. Stories may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. Winner receives $1,000, a bronze medallion, and publication in The Lascaux Review. The winner and all finalists will be published in The 2019 Lascaux Prize Anthology.

Two copies of the anthology will be supplied to every writer appearing in it. Entry fee is $10. W...

MILITARY KIDS’ LIFE, a nonfiction magazine for 6-to 14-year-olds, publishes four times a year. The MILITARY KIDS’ LIFE tagline is: Find Your Adventure. Our mission is to entertain military kids with exciting and relatable stories that help them see the bright side of their military lives.

Our magazine focuses on the positives of being a part of a military family; however, we realize th...

Are angels always around us? Sometimes mysterious good things happen to us, things that we cannot explain. They cause wonder and astonishment. How do these miraculous events occur? Who or what made them happen? Was it an amazing coincidence, a kind stranger who came and went so quickly that we’re startled, the answer to a prayer? Are these kind people celestial or otherworldly? Are there angels at work? Wh...

Though many writers have helped to shape the history of flash fiction, Ernest Hemingway’s first short-story collection, In Our Time, easily makes him one of the form’s primary pioneers. For this reason, Fiction Southeast has chosen to honor his accomplishments through the Ernest Hemingway Flash Fiction Prize. Each year, a participating judge will select a winner (and three runners-u...

Issue fifteen of Workers Write! will be More Tales from the Classroom. That's right, we're going back to school. How has teaching changed in the last decade? Tell us through story and poetry.

More Tales from the Classroom will contain stories and poems from educational settings. We're looking for fiction about teachers, counselors, admins, school librarians, principals, janitors - anyone who works...

Miracles do happen each and every day. Everyone has experienced events in their lives that cause wonder and astonishment and give them hope for a better future. Why did these things happen? Is there an explanation? Or did these things seem to happen for no reason at all?

We are looking for true stories of no more than 1,200 words for this multi-faith book that will awe you with examples of amazing events a...

Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories of 1,200 words on any topic, we are especially interested in stories that show how a teen girl doesn't feel the same about Thanksgiving or Christmas, perhaps how she fo...

Topic: What is one way that your family navigates boy-girl attraction for your children, especially between teens. "Hacks & Facts" articles are not the place to showcase your voice as a writer. Also, lectures aren't encouraged. Instead concentrate on the hands-on-practical parenting tip that others can apply once they've read it. The point is the tip.

The California State Poetry Society offers monthly poetry contests. This contest is open to all poets, whether or not they are members of the CSPS. Reading fees are $1.50 per poem with a $3.00 minimum for members and $3.00 per poem with a $6.00 minimum for non-members. Entries must be submitted through the website or postmarked during the month of the contest in which they are ent...

So, you’re a certain age now, and you’re ready for what’s next. You might be enjoying an empty nest, or starting a second career, or winding down a first one. You might be downsizing, or traveling, or caring for elderly parents.

You might be going on the adventure of a lifetime or taking long walks in the woods. The one thing you know for sure is that you’re not ready to stop living! You feel ...

Literary journal based in Austin, Texas, publishes poetry along with photographs, book reviews, and essays.

Submission deadline for Spring/Summer 2019 issue is December 15, 2018.

Please submit a maximum of four outwardly directed poems that exhibit social, political, geographical, historical or spiritual awareness. We are open to traditional and experimental forms. Payment is one copy.

On the Kid’s Imagination Train, children can take the journey of reading in a brand new way. KIT offers book reviews, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for kids ages 5-12. It’s uniquie in that it engages children by providing them the opportunity to illustrate their favorite features and to have heir pictures published online. We invite you to read, to learn, and to draw!

WHO – Contest is open to all poets worldwide, however, submissions must be in the English language and fees in U.S. funds. Prizes will be awarded in U.S. currency.

WHAT – Poems, published or unpublished. Any subject, any form, 40 lines or less (including title and line breaks. All poems must be original work of entrant. No pornography, racial or sexual slurs, or language considered obscene by average broad-minded...

We are excited to once again be teaming up with Dean Karnazes, the Ultramarathoner, on another special and exciting book about running. It is well known that running conditions the body, but it is also great for conditioning the mind, the soul, and the spirit. The title of this new book on running has two meanings: running is good for your health and you can run to do good for someone else by running to raise awareness of ...

The Bible Advocate is one of the oldest religious magazines in America, founded in 1863. Now has been online since late 1996. Both are published by the Bible Advocate Press, the publishing agency of the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day). The BA seeks to encourage the church to live by every word of God and to fully equip believers in Christ in every good work through Holy...

Girls’ World is a true introductory celebrity lifestyle magazine for girls 7-11. The positive, energetic tone of the magazine, with its unique mix of lifestyle content and popular celebrities, appeals to girls and their parents alike, making the magazine a winning choice on newsstands.

Topic: We are looking for an article on the topic of why grandparents shouldn't compete with their grandchildren's other set of grandparents. This article should cover how grandparents should handle the relationship with the other grandparent in connection with their grandkids, the in-law and the other grandparents. We are not looking for an article about grandparents who kne...

Welcome to the VIA Metropolitan Transit 10th Annual Poetry on the Move Contest portal. VIA is calling for poetry submissions through Monday, December 3, 2018.

Winning poems will be illustrated by local artists and published in the BiblioTech digital library and displayed on VIA buses during National Poetry Month in April 2019. All winning poets will be notified by VIA and invited to an event to recognize the winnin...

Remnant Publications is soliciting nonfiction stories for a new children’s book. Storytime Adventures is an outreach book that will be sold door to door by literature evangelists. The goal is to show young readers (ages 8-12) how trusting in God and following His ways will help them through whatever challenges they may face.

Authors will receive 2 free copies of the book as an honorarium. This is a great opportunity f...

Readers Write column asks readers to address subjects on which they're the only authorities. Topics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. Writing style isn't as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity.

We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. Feel free to submit your work under "Name Withheld" if it allows you to be more honest, but be s...

Parabola is a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life.

Topic: What is one thing you should never say to your adult children? This article should start with an anecdote and then give what you shouldn't say to adult children. Then with each point made (beneath each subhead), offer an example that is backed up with lines from an expert interview (not quotes from published books), an insightful point or an interesting fact.

The War Cry, now in its 137th year, represents the Salvation Army’s mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. It looks to bring people to Christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of Salvation Army programs, ministries and doctrines. Readership consists of those in and involved with The Salvation Army as well as the gen...

We are accepting both poetry and creative non-fiction relevant to military life and military families. All royalties will go to benefit Semper K9 and the important work they do.

Works must be by current or former service members or their immediate family and be about some aspect of their service or its aftermath. Poetry submissions must be no longer than 40 lines. Creative Non-Fiction sub...

St. Louis Writers Guild Annual Short Story Contest opens for submissions every October, the deadline is in December, and prizes are awarded in January. Historically, entries have come from all across the nation and Canada. Stories are blind-judged by an expert in the fields of writing and literature.

Writers do not need to be members of the Guild in order to participate in this contest.

Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories of around 1,000 words on any topic, we are especially interested in stories about how a teen girl learned to stop believing one lie about herself, her family, her faith or her world. (Only short fiction is acc...

WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season if you are serious about ...

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Sally Clark

Fredericksburg, Tx

Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.